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Rain Barrel Workshops
Rain Barrel Workshops with Virginia Beach Master Gardener Water Stewards Rain Barrel Workshops will take place the second Saturday of the month, March - October from 9:00am - 10:00am at the Virginia Beach Farmer's Market. Workshops are $50 and registration is required. Participants will build a 55-gallon sealed rain barrel and be given a free diverter kit to help with installation on their existing down spout. (See picture to the right.) This is a family friendly event - children are welcome to come participate with their parents! 2019 Dates: March 9 - Click here to register April 13 - Click here to register May 11 - Click here to register June 8 - Click here to register July 13 - Click here to register Aug 10 - Click here to register Sept 14 - Click here to register Oct 12 - Click here to register |
Green Thumb Gardening Series 2019
Green Thumb Gardening Series offers Hampton Roads residents classes and workshops in partnership with VCE Master Gardeners of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Registration is made easy: choose to register by-the-session or by-the-series. The cost is $8 per session or $30 for all five sessions. Call as needed for information to the Virginia Beach Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 757-385-8156. Click here to register. All talks are at the Advanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach from 6-8:30 pm. Tuesday, April 9, Vegetable Gardening 101 Tuesday, April 16, Tidewater Turf Tuesday, April 23, Vegetable Gardening Troubles Tuesday, April 30, Composting and Pollinators Tuesday, May 7, Functional Landscaping |
Registering for other Workshops
(Registration opens about a month before event.)
February 9: Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Work with Virginia Beach Master Gardeners and learn the importance of incorporating native plants in your backyard landscape and begin developing a landscape plan that supports beneficial wildlife.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
February 9: Insects and Pollinators
Join Virginia Beach Master Gardeners and learn identities of beneficial insects and amazing pollinators and their role in ecological balance. You’ll also build two solitary bee houses to take home.
12:30 – 4:30pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
February 23: Tree Talks
Join Virginia Beach Master Gardener Tree Stewards. Information will be shared on how to identify trees and successfully plant and maintain trees and shrubs in your yard.
8:30 am-3:00 pm, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
To register: treetalks.eventbrite.com
Apr 6: Daylilies: SAW, SOAK, OR STUMP
Presented by: Vernelle Curtis, Virginia Beach Master Gardener
Learn how to divide day lilies by the 3's. A "garden gloves, hands on" workshop with Virginia Beach Master Gardeners, with a free take home daylily "fan".
9:00 – 10:30 am. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach in the Glass Greenhouse Potting Shed
Click here to register.
May 18: Identifying Weeds Currently Seen in Your Landscape
Presented by: Sherry Kern, Virginia Beach Master Gardener
By studying weed samples, you will learn to look for specific characteristics to identify common weeds. Discussion will include life cycles and recommended management options.
10:00am – 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
Jun 1: Applications of Rain Gardens in the Home Garden
Presented by: Demaris Yearick and John Wessel, Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Learn about native plants that thrive in wet areas and the beneficial insects they attract.
9:00 am– 12:00 pm. Virginia Beach SPCA – Rain Garden (Back-Up Date: 8 June, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Click here to register.
(Registration opens about a month before event.)
February 9: Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Work with Virginia Beach Master Gardeners and learn the importance of incorporating native plants in your backyard landscape and begin developing a landscape plan that supports beneficial wildlife.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
February 9: Insects and Pollinators
Join Virginia Beach Master Gardeners and learn identities of beneficial insects and amazing pollinators and their role in ecological balance. You’ll also build two solitary bee houses to take home.
12:30 – 4:30pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
February 23: Tree Talks
Join Virginia Beach Master Gardener Tree Stewards. Information will be shared on how to identify trees and successfully plant and maintain trees and shrubs in your yard.
8:30 am-3:00 pm, Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
To register: treetalks.eventbrite.com
Apr 6: Daylilies: SAW, SOAK, OR STUMP
Presented by: Vernelle Curtis, Virginia Beach Master Gardener
Learn how to divide day lilies by the 3's. A "garden gloves, hands on" workshop with Virginia Beach Master Gardeners, with a free take home daylily "fan".
9:00 – 10:30 am. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach in the Glass Greenhouse Potting Shed
Click here to register.
May 18: Identifying Weeds Currently Seen in Your Landscape
Presented by: Sherry Kern, Virginia Beach Master Gardener
By studying weed samples, you will learn to look for specific characteristics to identify common weeds. Discussion will include life cycles and recommended management options.
10:00am – 12:00 pm. Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 1444 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach
Click here to register.
Jun 1: Applications of Rain Gardens in the Home Garden
Presented by: Demaris Yearick and John Wessel, Virginia Beach Master Gardeners
Learn about native plants that thrive in wet areas and the beneficial insects they attract.
9:00 am– 12:00 pm. Virginia Beach SPCA – Rain Garden (Back-Up Date: 8 June, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Click here to register.
